Yoane Wissa reacts to huge moment ‘It has been a long time coming…’

The moment finally came for Yoane Wissa.

The striker named in a matchday squad for Newcastle United.

Injured whilst on international duty only days after signing for United, Yoane Wissa facing a long recovery period.

With Newcastle United leading 2-0 at St James’ Park against Burnley, Yoane Wissa given the final twenty minutes by Eddie Howe.

Nothing dramatic to report about this belated debut, other than, the striker at last playing for Newcastle United.

No surprise that Yoane Wissa looked a bit rusty, not fully match fit, reasons why of course Eddie Howe was desperate to get him on the pitch for these minutes.

A lot more to come from the former Brentford striker once he gets back to full fitness and sharpness.

Yoane Wissa speaking after Newcastle 2 Burnley 1:

“It has been a long time coming.

“Over the last eleven weeks I have learned about the team and the players.

“It has been a long road but I’m happy in the end.

“It gave my goosebumps when I came on.

“I’m buzzing now.

“It can be an excellent season because we have so many quality players.”

Newcastle 2 Burnley 1 – Saturday 6 December 2025 3pm

Match Stats

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Bruno 31, Gordon 45+8 pen

Burnley:

Pires red card 43, Flemming 90+4 pen

Possession was Newcastle 69% Burnley 31%

Total shots were Newcastle 17 Burnley 9

Shots on target were Newcastle 7 Burnley 3

Corners were Newcastle 9 Burnley 9

Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 25 Burnley 19

Newcastle team v Burnley:

Ramsdale, Livarmento, Thiaw, Schar, Burn (Hall 63), Willock (Miley 63), Bruno, Ramsey (Tonali 96), Gordon (Joelinton 74), Elanga, Woltemade (Wissa 74)

Unused subs:

Ruddy, Barnes, Alex Murphy, Jacob Murphy